States with strongest, weakest gun laws

The Kansas Legislature recently passed a bill that would let residents to carry concealed firearms. Take a look at which U.S. states have the strictest and weakest gun laws.

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The Brady Campaign awards each state letter grades based on the strength of laws dealing with things like regulations on gun dealers, the strength of background checks, records keeping, permit requirements, bans on assault weapons and laws dealing with child safety.